Nikon Camera N60 - Manual (Page 37)

The AF-Assist Illuminator is activated automatically and cannot be canceled. It
is effective for lenses with a focal length of 24mm to 200mm, and the effective
focus distance is 0.5 to 3m (1.6 to 9.8 ft.).
NOTE; Continuous use of AF-Assist liluminator
After continuous use of the AF-Assist Illuminator, it may stop emitting light to
protect the firing tube. Wait for a while before using the illuminator again.
AF-Assist illuminator with optional Speedlight
When an optional Speedlight with the AF-Assist Illuminator is attached and
TTL Auto Flash is selected, the AF-Assist Illuminator on the Speedlight unit
emits light. See page 62 for “Usable Optional Speedlights”.
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lens focusing ring until the image appears sharp on the clear matte field in the
viewfinder. The shutter can be released whether or not the subject is in focus,
and • does not appear in the viewfinder.
Use Manual focus in situations where autofocus may not work as expected
(page 20) or lens other than AF Nikkor (page 32) is attached.
Electronic Rangefinder
Lightly pressing the shutter release button and rotating the lens focusing ring
activates the Electronic Rangefinder to indicate the focus status in the
viewfinder. When the subject is in focus, • appears in the viewfinder. In
manual focus, shutter can be released anytime. The Electronic Rangefinder
works with most Nikkor lenses (including AF Nikkors when operated
manually) having a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
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